Susu walked out of the room and went straight to the upper room. The maids and older women saw her and respectfully greeted her as "Miss Su," a stark contrast to the playful interactions of the past. Only Ning Xiang and Yun Tong, whom Susu had taught personally, dared to take Susu's arm, their faces full of reluctance and confusion.
Although they had been promoted to second-class maids, they were still young, one nine and the other eight. They had previously relied on Susu for support and guidance. Now that Susu was leaving the residence, their relationship with the Old Madam was not the same as with Susu, so it was understandable for them to feel afraid.
